Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Summary:

Key (Francis Scott) Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in San Francisco, California, serving 568 students in grades K-5 and part of the San Francisco Unified School District.

Key (Francis Scott) Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of California elementary schools, with students performing significantly better than district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's 3rd-grade students, in particular, excel, with 79.07% proficient in ELA and 80.23% proficient in Math, outpacing the district and state. Key (Francis Scott) also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rates and diverse student population, with a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools like Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary and Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary.

While Key (Francis Scott) Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio than some nearby schools, its academic performance is consistently strong, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. The school's diverse student population and strong performance across various subgroups, including Hispanic students and English Language Learners, further demonstrate its effectiveness in meeting the needs of its community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1530 43rd Ave.
       San Francisco, CA  94122-2925


(415) 759-2811

District: San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
604th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,103 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
46.3%
White:
28.8%
Two or more races:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Key (Francis Scott) Elementary ranks better than 89.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 13th among 71 ranked elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (46.3%), White (28.8%), two or more races (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary is 24.4. 58 elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary is $6,103, which is the highest among 72 elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Key (Francis Scott) Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Key (Francis Scott) Elementary 604th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Key (Francis Scott) Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Francisco Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Francisco Unified 651st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.34 876th 4809 81.8%
2005 77.82 1024th 4822 78.8%
2006 76.23 1092nd 4818 77.3%
2007 74.16 1202nd 5113 76.5%
2008 75.60 1161st 5113 77.3%
2009 81.96 891st 5193 82.8%
2010 78.50 1073rd 5314 79.8%
2011 74.74 1268th 5377 76.4%
2012 75.65 1237th 5390 77.1%
2013 79.27 1097th 5530 80.2%
2015 88.76 681st 5611 87.9%
2016 84.70 918th 5614 83.6%
2017 90.99 581st 5692 89.8%
2018 83.97 942nd 5662 83.4%
2019 89.08 698th 5789 87.9%
2022 89.51 716th 5883 87.8%
2023 87.84 826th 5874 85.9%
2024 91.48 604th 5862 89.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.18 335th 610 45.1%
2023 49.91 380th 669 43.2%
2024 70.09 208th 669 68.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.31 208th 3246 93.6%
2019 93.10 124th 3275 96.2%
2022 99.41 31st 3311 99.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.20 981st 2420 59.5%
2024 62.26 669th 2634 74.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.82 221st 5084 95.7%
2019 94.57 157th 5173 97.0%
2022 90.27 343rd 5264 93.5%
2023 82.86 666th 5374 87.6%
2024 80.96 785th 5511 85.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.57 1014th 5413 81.3%
2019 83.60 891st 5492 83.8%
2022 91.44 555th 5635 90.2%
2023 88.55 718th 5617 87.2%
2024 93.47 406th 5605 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.65 897th 5431 83.5%
2019 90.40 554th 5510 89.9%
2022 84.26 911th 5663 83.9%
2023 84.20 915th 5650 83.8%
2024 86.33 801st 5636 85.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.12 798th 1071 25.5%
2019 44.94 764th 1149 33.5%
2022 48.52 740th 1154 35.9%
2023 45.69 788th 1190 33.8%
2024 50.40 752nd 1203 37.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.06 67th 5084 98.7%
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Rank History for White students at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.37 927th 2737 66.1%
2019 59.78 1223rd 2834 56.8%
2022 66.53 936th 2726 65.7%
2023 72.21 726th 2662 72.7%
2024 77.02 544th 2647 79.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Key (Francis Scott) Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 92 33 330 26 5 n/a n/a 0 486
1989 116 41 346 33 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1990 108 40 347 34 2 n/a n/a 0 531
1991 121 58 357 38 2 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 123 36 347 32 1 n/a n/a 0 539
1993 138 45 372 29 2 n/a n/a 0 586
1994 140 34 384 29 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1995 134 28 407 38 4 n/a n/a 0 611
1996 134 28 407 38 4 n/a n/a 0 611
1997 102 21 391 33 3 n/a n/a 0 550
1998 94 21 399 25 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1999 91 16 419 17 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2000 70 10 413 17 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 60 8 384 19 2 n/a n/a 22 495
2002 38 9 409 18 0 n/a n/a 30 504
2003 38 9 409 18 0 n/a n/a 30 504
2004 30 10 405 21 0 n/a n/a 31 497
2005 33 11 403 15 0 n/a n/a 38 500
2006 39 9 394 14 2 n/a n/a 41 499
2007 43 15 388 17 1 n/a n/a 39 503
2008 47 8 383 25 2 n/a n/a 0 465
2009 50 7 382 36 2 2 24 0 503
2010 75 11 356 29 3 1 39 0 514
2011 74 13 368 25 2 1 42 0 525
2012 85 8 370 30 1 2 38 0 534
2013 67 6 314 37 1 14 99 0 538
2014 90 4 340 33 1 13 58 0 539
2015 102 6 347 34 0 5 45 0 539
2016 111 7 323 36 0 6 48 0 531
2017 120 6 305 39 0 2 83 0 555
2018 125 3 279 51 0 1 94 0 553
2019 119 5 278 51 0 0 98 0 551
2020 130 4 263 53 0 0 100 0 550
2021 140 4 254 53 0 0 100 0 551
2022 139 7 249 55 0 0 93 0 543
2023 147 2 275 54 0 0 89 1 568
2024 162 2 260 56 0 0 81 1 562

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 21.0 23.1 n/a
1989 539 22.0 24.5 n/a
1990 531 22.5 23.6 n/a
1991 576 23.6 24.4 n/a
1992 539 24.0 22.4 58.4
1993 586 23.5 24.9 52.9
1994 588 24.0 24.5 58.7
1995 611 25.5 24.0 74
1996 611 25.5 24.0 74
1997 550 28.5 19.3 66
1998 540 27.5 19.6 76.5
1999 545 29.0 18.8 75.6
2000 512 29.0 17.7 62.1
2001 495 30.0 16.5 83.5
2002 504 30.5 16.5 68.1
2003 504 30.5 16.5 68.1
2004 497 29.0 17.1 76
2005 500 28.0 17.9 72.1
2006 499 29.0 17.2 0
2007 503 28.6 17.6 73.1
2008 465 30.0 15.5 66.9
2009 503 28.0 17.3 56.5
2010 514 58.4 8.8 51.6
2011 525 n/a n/a 46.3
2012 534 29.6 18.0 45.7
2013 538 26.9 20.0 41.4
2014 539 25.5 21.1 41.2
2015 539 25.0 21.5 45.5
2016 531 26.0 20.4 39.4
2017 555 24.5 22.6 39.3
2018 553 25.0 22.1 37.4
2019 551 20.0 27.5 35.6
2020 550 n/a n/a 29.1
2021 551 21.5 25.6 28.7
2022 543 21.0 25.8 27.4
2023 568 20.5 27.6 26.4
2024 562 23.0 24.4 26.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 21.0 23.1 n/a
1989 539 22.0 24.5 n/a
1990 531 22.5 23.6 n/a
1991 576 23.6 24.4 n/a
1992 539 24.0 22.4 58.4
1993 586 23.5 24.9 52.9
1994 588 24.0 24.5 58.7
1995 611 25.5 24.0 74
1996 611 25.5 24.0 74
1997 550 28.5 19.3 66
1998 540 27.5 19.6 76.5
1999 545 29.0 18.8 75.6
2000 512 29.0 17.7 62.1
2001 495 30.0 16.5 83.5
2002 504 30.5 16.5 68.1
2003 504 30.5 16.5 68.1
2004 497 29.0 17.1 76
2005 500 28.0 17.9 72.1
2006 499 29.0 17.2 0
2007 503 28.6 17.6 73.1
2008 465 30.0 15.5 66.9
2009 503 28.0 17.3 56.5
2010 514 58.4 8.8 51.6
2011 525 n/a n/a 46.3
2012 534 29.6 18.0 45.7
2013 538 26.9 20.0 41.4
2014 539 25.5 21.1 41.2
2015 539 25.0 21.5 45.5
2016 531 26.0 20.4 39.4
2017 555 24.5 22.6 39.3
2018 553 25.0 22.1 37.4
2019 551 20.0 27.5 35.6
2020 550 n/a n/a 29.1
2021 551 21.5 25.6 28.7
2022 543 21.0 25.8 27.4
2023 568 20.5 27.6 26.4
2024 562 23.0 24.4 26.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%1.0%1.0%4.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201689.0%6.0%0.0%6.0%89.0%90.0%91.0%89.0%89.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201993.0%0.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%95.0%94.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,103

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 698th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 826th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Key (Francis Scott) Elementary)70.667.5
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)52.351.5
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Key (Francis Scott) Elementary)75.379.1
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)58.455
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Key (Francis Scott) Elementary)78.263.2
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)52.654.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Key (Francis Scott) Elementary)78.461.1
 17.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)50.852.1
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Key (Francis Scott) Elementary)74.767
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)59.153.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Key (Francis Scott) Elementary)54.770.2
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)49.844.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Key (Francis Scott) Elementary)55.851.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (San Francisco Unified)39.739.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551568
 3.1%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian278275
 1.1%
Hispanic5154
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White119147
 23.5%
Two or More Races9889
 9.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%26.4%
 9.2%


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Key (Francis Scott) Elementary ranks 604th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Key (Francis Scott) Elementary are 46% Asian, 29% White, 14% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 562 students attended Key (Francis Scott) Elementary.


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